Brewster Supports Putnam CAP’s Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 13, 2011
This weekend, on November 19th and 20th, Brewster Young Philanthropists will be collecting food for Putnam Community Action Program’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. Every year, Putnam CAP distributes Thanksgiving Food Baskets to the lower income residents and families of Putnam County. Last year, they were... Read more »
The Phantom Pen
Jerry Merkel
November 13, 2011
People often mention, “the pen is mightier than the sword”- well I am doubtful. In our current situation and era, the pen has lost its power. It is being used less and less throughout the world. In fact, the saying should be changed to “the sword is mightier than the pen” – at least the sword... Read more »
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Review
Kristina McDermott
November 13, 2011
Brewster High School’s 2011 fall drama, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, took stage the second week in November. To take Shakespeare’s ancient lines into modern day lingo seemed like such a tedious project.At first I was worried I’d need subtitles for what seemed like a foreign film before me.... Read more »
An Interview with A Midsummer’s Night Dream Cast Members Liam Lonegan and Jerry Merkel
Gabrielle Treiling
November 13, 2011
On another fine Tuesday afternoon, Liam Lonegan, Jerry Merkel and I, sit against the brick wall outside of the cafeteria. Just seconds before, I was greeted with a genuine smile and a warm hello. We sat down, our backs against the wall indian style; a very casual and comfortable interview... Read more »
Bears Varsity Boys XC Season Comes to a Close
November 13, 2011
The 2011 Cross Country season has come to a close for the Brewster Bears. Although high hopes were established early on and slowly degraded throughout the fall, the team finished with a solid record. The Boys Varsity Team topped off the season with their 4th straight league title with preceding victories... Read more »
Bear Facts Revamped: Part Two
Amanda Ruyack
November 13, 2011
Throughout my high school career, I have heard only bits and pieces of information regarding Brewster High School’s online newspaper, Bear Facts. Due to its lack of publicity, I rarely attended the website. However, after distributing a survey to my classmates about ways to make the site more appealing¸... Read more »
Bear Facts Revamped
November 12, 2011
This past Thursday, Amanda Ruyack and I desperately chased our peers up and down the BHS hallways in an effort to get them to take our survey concerning Brewster High School’s online newspaper. After rummaging through dozens of surveys and tallying their ideas, we managed to get a substantial amount... Read more »
Varsity Cheerleaders Take Home Trophy at Recent Competition
Kristin Fong
November 11, 2011
The Brewster Varsity Cheerleaders took home 2nd place in the Varsity A/B Division at the Cheer-U-Topia Competition held in Lakeland, NY on Saturday, November 5th 2011, hosted by the Lakeland Cheerleading squads. Seven other teams competed, including Walter Panas (JV andVarsity), Hendrick Hudson (Varsity),... Read more »
Skip Barber Racing School Educates Brewster’s Teen Drivers
November 11, 2011
At 7:15 on Saturday November 5th, Brewster High School students travelled to Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, to participate in the Skip Barber Driving School for the fourth consecutive year. After a lengthy bus ride, 55 teenagers were awakened by the crisp morning air as they exited the bus and saw rows... Read more »
Seventh Billionth Baby is Born
November 10, 2011
On October 31, our world reached a population mark- seven billion people. Seven billion individuals, living in the same world, all fighting for the same thing: a good life. In many countries there are people struggling to fulfill basic necessities. Some people beg for a meal to simply survive; other... Read more »